The major update on the PM agricultural irrigation scheme, Rs 1600 crore, will be spent; Know who will get the benefit - Premier Krishna Synchayee Yojana had a big boost for water management

The approval of the Cabinet for the modernization of M-CADWM is for 2025-26. After this, the scheme will be transferred to the 16th Finance Commission report as a method of challenge. This means that states must make some necessary improvements to utilize the scheme. Pilot projects have been approved across the country related to this. Jagran Bureau, New -Delhi. The trade union cabinet on Wednesday approved a step towards improving irrigation methods in agriculture, and approved an important program for modernization of the command area development and water management (M-CADWM). Now this program will help create a structure of better use of water in farming than a subplan of the PM agricultural irrigation scheme. Initially it will cost Rs 1600 crore. Its purpose will be transported to the fields according to the need through underground pipeline from open sources such as channels. This is an important initiative for the modernization of water networks used for irrigation. As an information on the decisions of the Cabinet from the channel to the fields, Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said this step would help the farmers to provide a strong structure of minor irrigation. This will help bring water to the fields by pipes of sources such as Canal to irrigate the country to one hectare. Water user associations will receive the responsibility of management. The central government will provide assistance in connecting these societies with existing companies such as FPO and PACs. The government also said in a statement that this scheme will also provide assistance in connecting the youth with the farm, as they will be able to learn modern irrigation methods. The Cabinet’s Economic Affairs Committee initially approved pilot projects across the country. Based on the experience of these projects, the national plan for the development of the command area and water management is released in April 2026. Every latest news and accurate information from the country and the world, every moment on your phone! Download now- Jagran app